Poster Print : General Niko Laos Trikoupis imprisoned
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General Niko Laos Trikoupis imprisoned
Greco-Turkish War - 1919-1922 - General Niko Laos Trikoupis being led away by Turkish soldiers following the capture after the Greek surrender to the Turkish Cavalry at Karaja Hisar on August 1922. This picture shows the General being led into the Ala Sehir (Chehir) Prison. He was released during an exchange of prisoners in 1923
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image of General Niko Laos Trikoupis during the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). Witness this poignant moment as General Trikoupis, a prominent Greek military leader, is led away by Turkish soldiers following the Greek surrender to the Turkish Cavalry at Karaja Hisar on August 1922. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings history to life with its raw emotion and intriguing details. Add a touch of history to your space with these stunning poster prints, perfect for inspiring conversation and igniting curiosity. Rights Managed.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 40.1cm (24.2" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of General Niko Laos Trikoupis' imprisonment following the Greek surrender to Turkish forces during the Greco-Turkish War in 1922. The image shows the distinguished-looking General being led away by Turkish soldiers, his hands bound behind his back, as a crowd of onlookers watches from a balcony above. The scene unfolds before the imposing gates of the Ala Sehir, or Chehir, Prison in Turkey. General Trikoupis, a renowned Greek commander, had led his troops valiantly against the Turkish Cavalry at Karaja Hisar on August 1922. However, the tide of the war had turned against the Greeks, and the General was ultimately captured during the fierce battle. Despite his imprisonment, Trikoupis was later released during an exchange of prisoners in 1923. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of the personal consequences of the larger conflict between Greece and Turkey. The Greco-Turkish War, which lasted from 1919 to 1922, resulted in the exchange of populations between the two countries, leading to the displacement of millions of people. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the personal stories that often get lost in the annals of history. The photograph's composition, with the General being led away in the foreground and the onlookers peering down from the balcony, creates a sense of tension and unease. The use of shadow and light adds to the dramatic effect, making this a powerful and evocative image that transports us back in time to a pivotal moment in the history of Greece and Turkey.
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